METHODIST CHURCH

Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1931, Page 6

METHODIST CHURCH

REPORTS AT CONFERENCE. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association) I) UN FI)IX, Fobrua ry 23. At tin.* .Methodist Conference, the report ol the orphanages in Now Zealand showed that 200 children were being cured for, and provision was being made for an extension to the Papanui Orphanage to accommodate 80 hoys. The report of the Principal of Wesicy College, Paorata, (Mr S. C. Clark), showed that the college had had a essful year, although the prevailing financial stringency had resulted in a decrease in revenue for the year. At present 97 hoys, 70 Europeans and 2/ Maoris, and Islanders were being trained. During year the dairy was increased from 60 to SO cows with the object c.T meeting falling prices with increased production, and at shows during the year the College had been successful, particularly with pigs. Despite the increase of production, the very low prices prevailing for produce had made it a difficult year both as regards financial and the management of the school itself. The Youth Movement reports indicated that there were 22,057 Sunday school scholars. 319 S teachers and 7.400 Bible Class members on the rolls. The value of camps in providing teachers and candidates for the ministry ami church members were emphasised. Cordial appreciation was expressed of th ( * work of the Rev B. R. Hnme-s as travelling Secretary ol the Noting Mens' Bible Class Union during the nti:t two years.